How to Make Raw Fruit Smoothies

Raw fruit smoothies are one of the tastiest smoothies on the planet. Not only are they tasty, they are also very healthy for the body, and can help in fighting many different types of common ailments and diseases. Raw fruit smoothies are quick and easy to make, and the cleanup is very minimal. To make the smoothies, all you need is some fresh fruits and a blender.

Before you get started on making raw fruit smoothies, you should be familiar with what types of fruits go well with each other. In general, most fruits go good together, but some have more sweetness, and thus are essential for adding more flavor, while others can provide the texture that you are looking for.

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Avocados for example, are the best fruit to add to your smoothies to help provide a smooth and creamy texture to just about any smoothie. They go well with just about any fruit such as a banana, mango, pineapple, coconut, apples, peaches and many others.

Bananas, mangoes, apples and peaches are naturally sweet, and thus adding them into the smoothie will eliminate the need for any type of sweetener.

Next you will also need to have a liquid base. With some fruits such as oranges, pineapples and mangoes, you might not need a base; but for fruits that do not have as much liquid, extra fluid will be required, especially if you are adding in other dry ingredients. You can use just about any type of fluid, as long as it compliments the fruits in the blender. These can include water, fresh fruit juices, nut milk or even cooled tea.

Then for extra flavoring, you can add superfood powders such as raw cacao, maca powder, acai, ashwagandha and many others that will go with the fruits in the blender. Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves also go good with many fruits, and thus can be added for a spicy fruit smoothie.

For extra nutrition such as healthy fats and protein, you can add nuts and seeds in with your fruit smoothie to give them a nutty flavor. Almonds, pecans, walnuts, flax seeds and chia seeds are excellent for adding into a smoothie. Berries such as goji berries, strawberries and blueberries are also tasty and will complement just about any fruits that you enjoy.

Another thing that you can do with the fruit smoothies is to add ice. Although ice is not ideal, as it can cause buildup within the digestive tract, it can however, help to cool you down on a hot summer day. Or, instead of ice, use frozen fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches and other fruits that you can freeze. Just don't allow the fruits to freeze too long, as that can contribute to an odd taste in the smoothies.

You can enjoy raw fruit smoothies at any time of the day for a refreshing snack or even as a meal. They are a great way to start the day, as they can provide you with lots of healthy energy. And the best part is, is that they do not contain any food additives or any unnatural ingredients.

Fruit smoothies are excellent smoothies to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Not only are they tasty, but in general they are also low in calories, which is very helpful for weight loss. In addition, fruits naturally contain a lot of nutrients that can help to fill you up. And the sugar is an added bonus. It won't benefit you too much, but it can help you to reach for other foods high in processed sugar.

How to Make Raw Fruit Smoothies

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